District Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month in May
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The School District of Palm Beach County is commemorating Haitian Heritage Month in May, recognizing the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the world.
It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share the culture with the community.
Traditionally, several activities take place throughout District schools, in addition to community events organized across the County. This year’s events include the annual Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest for high school students, sponsored by Gaskov Clergé Foundation, Educa Vision Inc., and Triple VMC Global Services. This year’s essay contest theme is: “Who is your Haitian hero and why?”
Winners of the contest will be recognized during the Haitian Heritage Book Showcase and Essay Contest Winners Presentation at the Main Library branch located in West Palm Beach, on May 10, 2025 at 2 p.m. The winners will receive their prizes and read their essays to the public during the event.
Haitian and Haitian American students represent the largest ethnic group from a single country in the District, made all the more special by their shared culture and Haitian Creole language. The District offers English/Haitian Creole Dual Language Programs at three schools: Rolling Green Elementary, Indian Pines Elementary, and Lake Park Elementary.